Dragon at the Movies

Episode 98 - Equilibrium

Dragon on The Couch: The Dragon starts in Morbid Corner with Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story (Hulu), a docuseries about Steven Stayner. She enjoyed it and liked the twists that happen throughout the series. Next, the Dragon watched A Hard Days Night (HBO), a mockumentary starring the Beatles. She loved it and felt it was good natured fun. Finally, the Dragon finished Stranger Things: Season 4 (Netflix), the latest season of the popular show. She thought the season was good and the ending was ok.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto watched The Bourne Identity (HBO), an action film about a super spy who lost his memory. He thought it was a good movie, but the action was very 2000’s. Next, Berto went to Joe Bob corner and watched A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (Shudder), an Iranian vampire film. He thought it was boring, hated it, and felt it was the definition of an “artsy fartsy” film. Next, Berto watched In The Mouth of Madness (Shudder), a John Carpenter horror film about a novelist who goes missing. He thought it was really good and enjoyed Sam Neill’s performance. Next, he finished watching season 1 of Atlanta (Hulu), Donald Glover's comedy drama. Berto loved it and thought it was a genius show. Finally, Berto finished reading Starship Troopers (Novel), a military sci-fi novel. He really enjoyed it, and liked the world building that the novel created, but reminds everyone that it is nothing like the movie.

 

This week’s deep dive is the 2002 sci-fi film Equilibrium, currently streaming on HBO Max.

Episode 97 - RRR

Dragon on the Couch: The Dragon finished the Sam Raimi Spiderman trilogy with Spider-Man 3 (Peacock), which was somehow her favorite of the three. She also saw the stop motion film 30 years in the making, Mad God (Shudder), which she felt had a strong first half and an ok second, but was very impressive nonetheless. The Dragon also saw the making-of film Jackass 4.5 (Netflix), which she enjoyed and recommends for anyone that is into the Jackass guys. In the theatre, she saw The Black Phone (Theatres), which she felt seemed like a good Goosebumps episode. Back on the couch the Dragon saw the Peter Jackson docuseries The Beatles: Get Back (Disney+), which she cannot recommend enough for anyone even remotely into The Beatles. Lastly, the Dragon celebrated midsummer by watching the director's cut of Midsommar (Hulu), which is one of her favorite movies.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto watched The Rite (Netflix), an Anthony Hopkins is a priest horror movie he thought was fine. He then watched Seventh Son (Netflix), a fantasy movie that had its moments but was ultimately bad. In Joe Bob corner, Berto watched Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (Shudder), which he thought was a little boring. He also saw Blood Red Sky (Netflix), which he would have liked but it was too long and the second half fizzled out. Finally, Berto started the next season of the show The Boys (Prime), which he is really enjoying.

 

Dragon at the Movies: This week's deep dive is the 2022 Indian action/historical fan fiction movie RRR, currently streaming on Netflix.

Episode 96 - The Last Samurai

Dragon on the Couch: The Dragon watched the cobbled together "movie" Grizzly II (Prime), the making of this movie is incredibly interesting, the movie itself is terrible. The Dragon then went into TV corner and started Only Murders in the Building (Hulu), which she really likes so far; and is partway through the third season of Atlanta (Hulu), which is amazing as always.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto watched Warcraft (Hulu), the movie based on the game which he watched so we don't have to. He then went to Shudder and watched Eli Roth's History of Horror (Shudder) show, which he really enjoyed. In Joe Bob Corner, Berto watched Demon Wind (Shudder), he did not know what was happening the entire time but thinks it would be a fun film to watch in a group; he also saw The Stuff (Shudder), which makes no sense but was fun-bad. Berto watched Scare Package (Shudder), an anthology making fun of horror movie tropes that he really enjoyed. Berto then saw Waxworks (Tubi), a decent horror movie with some fun gore. He watched Delirium (Prime), a low budget found-footage movie that is overall bad but well directed. Finally, Berto watched Ouija Death Trap (Prime), to which he said "not everyone should make movies."

 

Dragon at the Movies: This week's deep dive is the 2003 Tom Cruise war movie The Last Samurai, currently streaming on Netflix.

Episode 95 - Blow Out

Dragon on The Couch: The Dragon watched season 4 of Stranger Things (Netflix), she thought it was good and much better than the 3^rd season. The Dragon next watched The Bobs Burger Movie (Theater), based on the popular cartoon. She said it was enjoyable for fans of the show. Next, she watched Crimes of the Future (Theaters), the latest Cronenberg film. She said she liked it, but it’s a film made for about 40 people. Finally, the Dragon watched Sully (TNT), the film based on the plane crash where Sully Sullenberger became a hero. She thought it was surprisingly very good and really enjoyed it.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto watched Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers (Disney +), the film based on the animated cartoon. He thought it was very inventive and fun. Next, he watched South Park: Streaming Wars (Paramount +), South Park’s latest mini special. He thought it was genius, much like all of their content. Next, Berto entered Joe Bob Corner as he watched Deep Red (Shudder), Dario Argento’s famous thriller. He thought it was boring and poorly constructed, but a very pretty movie. Next for Joe Bob Corner, Berto watched Cannibal Holocaust (shudder), the infamous Italian cannibal film. He thought it was just a typical film from this genre and felt it was only famous because the director was arrested. Finally, Berto watched The Transporter (Prime), a Jason Statham action film. He thought it was a decent Hong Kong style action film and felt Statham is a very charismatic lead.

 

This week’s deep dive is the 1981 thriller Blow Out, currently streaming on Amazon Prime. 

Episode 94 - Con Air

Dragon on the Couch: The Dragon watched the second Sam Raimi Spiderman movie Spider-Man 2 (Peacock), which she recognizes other people love but it is not her favorite iteration of the character. She then watched Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers (Disney+), the 2022 animated/live action mixed kids movie that she highly recommends, especially for millennials. The Dragon then did a double feature of Hot Shots! (Rent), the 90s Top Gun spoof movie she thought was fun and the new Top Gun: Maverick (Theaters) film, which she really enjoyed as a giant action movie. 

Berto on the Bed: Berto also saw Top Gun: Maverick (Theaters) and agrees that he really enjoyed it as a great action film. He then saw Men (Theaters), and liked the beginning but was disappointed with the lack of narrative. Berto watched Nightbooks (Netflix), which is a children's horror movie he really liked. In his Shudder corner, Berto watched In Search of Darkness 2 (Shudder), the second part of the 4+ hour documentary on 80s horror that he enjoyed but felt the first had better material. Berto also watched Tank Girl (Prime), which he felt is a manic movie that is enjoyable to watch and recommended the Dragon watch it. Finally on Joe Bob, Berto watched Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2 (Shudder), which he thought was a fun 80s slasher that wasn't overly memorable.

 

Dragon at the Movies: This week's deep dive was the 1997 Nic Cage action film Con Air, currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Episode 93 - Young Frankenstein

Dragon on the Couch: The Dragon watched the next movie in the Sam Raimi filmography as she follows along with Blank Check, 2002's Spider-Man (Rent or TNT). She thought the movie was fine, but just doesn't like this version of Spiderman in particular. In her Joe Bob Corner, the Dragon watched Humanoids from the Deep (Tubi or Shudder), a 1980 monster movie that she felt was very fun. And bonus, Joe Bob interviewed Roger Corman in the episode.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto watched the 4+ hour documentary on 80s horror In Search of Darkness (Shudder), which he highly recommends. He also watched The Funhouse (Shudder). a Tobe Hooper B level horror movie he thought was better than it should have been. Berto then watched Pieces (Tubi), a Spanish giallo that he also enjoyed. He saw Zombie (Shudder), another Italian film made to impersonate a sequel of Living Dead that he thought was fine as an 80s horror movie. Berto watched Wolfcop (Shudder), a Canadian monster movie full of craziness that Berto found fun and interesting. Berto saw The Italian Job (HBO), a heist movie that he thought was good, especially if you are into the genre. He then watched Death On The Nile (HBO), where he realized Gal Gadot maybe can't act. Finally, Berto watched one of the more famous so-bad-its-good movies, Birdemic: Shock and Terror (Tubi), which he feels rivals The Room but with less rewatch value.

 

Dragon at the Movies: This week's deep dive is the 1974 comedy classic Young Frankenstein, currently streaming on Amazon Prime. 

Episode 92 - Reservoir Dogs

Dragon on The Couch: The Dragon watched We’re All Going to the World’s Fair (rent), a small indie horror film with 2 actors. She thought it was fine, but expected more from it. Next, she watched Blood and Black Lace (Tubi), an Italian giallo film. She thought it was lots of fun and really enjoyed it. Finally, for Joe Bob corner, the Dragon watched Fried Barry (Shudder), a South African Sci-fi comedy. She thought the film was crazy, but perfect for Joe Bob’s presentation.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto started in Joe Bob corner as he watched The Changeling (Shudder), a famous haunted house horror film from 1980. He said it was good, but has seen many films copy it so it was hard to appreciate. Next, Berto watched The Privilege (Netflix),a German supernatural horror film. He felt it was bad and then went crazy and just stupid. Next, Berto watched Grand Piano (Tubi), a thriller about a pianist and a sniper trying to make sure he plays everything perfectly. He said it was well done and parts were good, but the overall concept was just stupid. Finally, Berto watched Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (Shudder), a cheaply made slasher from the 80’s that he said was crazy, but the weirdness it goes to is kinda fun to watch.

 

Dragon at the Movies: This week’s deep dive is the 1992 Tarantino crime drama Reservoir Dogs, currently streaming on HBO Max. 

Episode 91 - The Fifth Element

Episode 90 - Zoolander

Dragon on the Couch: The Dragon ventured into the theatre this week and saw the man's man movie The Northman (Theatres), which she loved and recommends Robert Egger's other movies as well. She also left the couch to see the new Marvel movie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Theatres), she felt like it was a slightly middle of the road Marvel movie, which is still enjoyable. Finally, on her couch she watched the Sam Raimi noir thriller A Simple Plan (Cinemax), which she really enjoyed even if the movie was stressful to watch.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto also went out to the theatres and saw The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (Theaters), which he felt was pretty good, although agrees it wasn't as over the top as you might expect. In his Shudder corner, Berto saw Housebound (Shudder), a New Zealand horror comedy he really enjoyed although it was a little all over the place. In the Joe Bob section of Shudder corned he saw Society (Shudder), a horror movie you watch for the effects and Deathgasm (Shudder), another New Zealand horror comedy that is mostly pretty good. On his Shitty Horror Corner, Berto watched Solarbabies (Prime), a weird post-apocalyptic sci-fi/horror film he watched so we don't have to. Berto also saw the buddy cop movie Showtime (Tubi), which was fine but forgettable. Finally, Berto watched the adult animated fantasy anthology Heavy Metal (Rent), which he felt was disjointed but fun enough to watch and entertain him all the way through.

 

Dragon at the Movies: This week's deep dive is the 2001 Ben Stiller comedy Zoolander, currently streaming on Netflix.

Episode 89 - American Psycho

Dragon on The Couch: The Dragon watched Body Heat (rent), an erotic thriller from the 80’s that she loved. Next, she watched Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs (nowhere), a 70’s Japanese action thriller. She found it interesting and thought it was very good. Next, she watched The Quick and the Dead (Netflix), a Sam Raimi western. She was surprised by how good it was and how much she enjoyed it. Finally, the Dragon watched Diabolique (HBO), a 1950’s French horror thriller that she absolutely loved and gave it the highest of recommends.

 

Berto on the Bed: This week Berto finished the book Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin (Audible). He loved it as it fills his fascination with horrible times in human history. Next, Berto watched Empire Games (Netflix), a mini-series that talks about the famous empires throughout history. Berto loved it, reminding us all that he is a nerd of history. Next, he watched His House (Netflix), a ghost horror film about two refugees living in England. Berto thought it was great and wished there were more films like it. Finally, in Berto's crappy Tubi film corner, he watched the sequels Wild Things 2, Wild Things: Diamonds in The Rough, and Wild Things: Foursome (Tubi), erotic thrillers modelled after Wild Things. Berto said he was actually surprised at how equally bad all the films were, and how they all hit the same beats, but they were all bad films.

 

In this week’s deep dive we watched the 2000 slasher American Psycho, currently streaming on HBO.